Sony H55 vs Sony W570

Below, we are contrasting the Sony H55 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was launched 6 months before the W570 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H55 scores versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H55 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony H55 versus Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H55 vs the W570.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and W570.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.